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SSC CPO 2023 Official Paper-I (Held On: 03 Oct, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure, when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary?

1.Lollipop

2.Loincloth

3.Longways

4.Logician

5.Lonely

((a))
3, 2, 1, 5, 4
((b))
4, 3, 1, 5, 2
((c))
4, 2, 1, 5, 3
((d))
3, 4, 1, 5, 2

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Answer: ((a))

3, 2, 1, 5, 4

A person starts from point Z and moves 7 km towards the South. He turns right and moves 5 km, turns right, and moves 3 km, then turns right and moves 1 km. He takes a left turn and moves 4 km to reach a point X. How much and in which direction does he need to move now to reach point Z?

((a))
4 km South
((b))
4 km East
((c))
4 km West
((d))
6 km East

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Answer: ((a))

4 km South

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

ELSV, FJVR, GHYN, ?, IDEF

((a))
HFJB
((b))
HBJF
((c))
HFBJ
((d))
GHFJ

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Answer: ((a))

HFJB

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All plants are vegetables.

Some plants are poisonous.

Conclusions:

I. All vegetables are poisonous.

II. Some vegetables are plants.

((a))
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
((b))
Only conclusion I follows
((c))
Both conclusions I and II follow
((d))
Only conclusion II follows

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

−1/729, −1/81, −1/9, ?

((a))
1
((b))
-1
((c))
-1/3
((d))
1/3

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Answer: ((a))

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)

(7, 35, 42), (4, 20, 24)

((a))
(8, 56, 72)
((b))
(6, 36, 48)
((c))
(9, 45, 54)
((d))
(12, 60, 48)

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Answer: ((a))

(8, 56, 72)

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the value of the following equation?

96 D 3 B 8 C 25 A 14 = ?

((a))
217
((b))
234
((c))
254
((d))
245

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Answer: ((a))

217

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?

7 A 3 B 24 D 2 = 20 B ? A 3

((a))
2
((b))
20
((c))
14
((d))
7

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Answer: ((a))

‘A = B’ means ‘A is the father of B‘.

‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.

‘A * B’ means ‘A is the mother of B‘.

‘A ? B’ means ‘A is the son of B‘.

If M ? C $ J * Z, then how is J related to M?

((a))
sister
((b))
Mother's Sister
((c))
Mother's mother
((d))
Brother

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Answer: ((a))

sister

Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

((a))
WVTD
((b))
JIGQ
((c))
SRPH
((d))
KLNP

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Answer: ((a))

WVTD

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting/ multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)

(6, 2, 96) (5, 6, 240)

((a))
(4, 1, 6)
((b))
(12, 3, 45)
((c))
(1, 2, 16)
((d))
(8, 3, 28)

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Answer: ((a))

(4, 1, 6)

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

First row: 19, 6, 37

Second row: 21, 8, 45

Third row: 72, 14, ?

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

((a))
124
((b))
134
((c))
114
((d))
144

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Answer: ((a))

124

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the value of the following expression?

39 D 13 B 2 C 6 A 8

((a))
10
((b))
8
((c))
12
((d))
9

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, ‘FLORA’ is written as ‘WQOLC’ and 'MONEY' is written as 'PNPYE'. How will ‘GOING’ be written in that language?

((a))
VNUPW
((b))
RMWEH
((c))
VBUDP
((d))
RHKSR

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Answer: ((a))

VNUPW

In a certain code language, ‘VATT’ is coded as ‘65’ and ‘STOLK’ is coded as ‘79’. How will ‘GENEROUS’ be coded in that language?

((a))
116
((b))
216
((c))
204
((d))
106

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Answer: ((a))

116

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing ‘1’.

((a))
6
((b))
4
((c))
5
((d))
3

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Answer: ((a))

If the given sheet is folded to form a cube, which of the given figures is/are possible? (The element are shown to indicate the sides only.)

((a))
Only 1 and 2
((b))
Only 1, 2 and 4
((c))
Only 2 and 3
((d))
Only 3

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Answer: ((a))

Only 1 and 2

L is the wife of Q. P is the mother of M. J is the father of L. M is the sister of H. J is the husband of H. How is P related to L?

((a))
Mother’s mother
((b))
Sister’s son
((c))
Mother’s sister
((d))
Sister’s husband

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Answer: ((a))

Mother’s mother

Select the option that is embedded in the given figure as its part (rotation is not allowed).

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight row, facing north (not necessarily in the same order). Only 1 person sits to the left of D. A is an immediate neighbour of D. Only 2 people sit between F and D. Only 3 people sit between C and G. B is not an immediate neighbour of G. Only 2 people sit between E and A.

Who sits at the extreme right end of the row?

((a))
A
((b))
G
((c))
C
((d))
B

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Answer: ((a))

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

115, 130, 122, 137, 129, ?

((a))
144
((b))
142
((c))
148
((d))
150

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Answer: ((a))

144

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

MKPN, LMOP, ?, JQMT, ISLV

((a))
KOLT
((b))
KNNQ
((c))
KNMR
((d))
KONR

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Answer: ((a))

KOLT

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, ‘FRIEND’ is written as ‘IIFDME’ and 'DEMAND' is written as 'MVDDMA'. How will ‘GROUND’ be written in that language?

((a))
DOTENC
((b))
PXKRYS
((c))
OIGDMU
((d))
OFTSBU

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Answer: ((a))

DOTENC

Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

ABEG FFHI KJKK PNNM ?

((a))
URQO
((b))
VRQO
((c))
RUQO
((d))
UROQ

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Answer: ((a))

URQO

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.

Desire
Destination
Descend
Destructive
Desolate
Desperate

((a))
3, 1, 2, 6, 5, 4
((b))
3, 1, 6, 5, 2, 4
((c))
3, 1, 5, 6, 2, 4
((d))
3, 1, 5, 6, 4, 2

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Answer: ((a))

3, 1, 2, 6, 5, 4

Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.

Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Rohit drives 3 km towards north from point A. He takes a left turn and drives 4 km. Again he takes a left turn and drives 6 km. Finally, he takes a left turn and drives 4 km to reach point B. How far and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach point A again?

((a))
4 km towards south
((b))
3 km towards east
((c))
3 km towards north
((d))
2 km towards west

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Answer: ((a))

4 km towards south

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster.

((a))
WYRS
((b))
PSJK
((c))
PRKL
((d))
FHAB

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Answer: ((a))

WYRS

Statements:

All flowers are trees.

All leaves are flowers.

Conclusion:

I) All trees are flowers.

II) All leaves are trees.

((a))
Only Conclusion I follows
((b))
Neither Conclusion I nor II follows.
((c))
Only Conclusion II follows.
((d))
Both Conclusions I and II follow.

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Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion I follows

Select the figure that replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(264, 462), (132, 330)

((a))
(211, 340)
((b))
(188, 378)
((c))
(386, 584)
((d))
(282, 496)

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Answer: ((a))

(211, 340)

Six friends are sitting in a circle. All of them are facing the centre. Kanak sits third to the right of Sona. Kapil is an immediate neighbour of Mani. Goldy sits second to the right of Mani. Sona is an immediate neighbour of Kapil and Suresh.

Who sits to the immediate right of Goldy?

((a))
Sona
((b))
Kapil
((c))
Kanak
((d))
Suresh

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Answer: ((a))

Sona

If ‘+’ means ‘–’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?

137 ÷ 56 × 7 – 6 + 31 = ?

((a))
149
((b))
163
((c))
145
((d))
154

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Answer: ((a))

149

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing ‘4’.

((a))
6
((b))
2
((c))
3
((d))
1

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Answer: ((a))

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

35, ?, 40, 47, 45, 53

((a))
37
((b))
43
((c))
42
((d))
41

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Answer: ((a))

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.

TEMPLE : SCJLGY :: CHURCH : BFRNXB :: MOSQUE : ?

((a))
LMPYPM
((b))
LMPYMP
((c))
LPYMPM
((d))
LMPMPY

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Answer: ((a))

LMPYPM

Which figure from the given option would replace the question mark (?) if the following figure series were to be continued?

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, 'COURT' is coded as OCRTR and 'JUDGE' is coded as UJAEG. How will 'ORDER' be coded in the same language?

((a))
LDRRE
((b))
ROARE
((c))
REARO
((d))
ROBRE

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Answer: ((a))

LDRRE

If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following equation?

2 B ? D 2 = 4 B 32 D 8

((a))
12
((b))
30
((c))
16
((d))
8

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Answer: ((a))

In a certain code language, ‘GAME’ is coded as ‘8426’ and ‘MUST’ is coded as ‘7853’. What is the code for ‘M’ in the given code language?

((a))
8
((b))
2
((c))
3
((d))
7

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Answer: ((a))

Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing ‘1’.

((a))
3
((b))
2
((c))
6
((d))
4

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Answer: ((a))

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

Butterfly : Caterpillar :: Insect : ?

((a))
Cygnet
((b))
Nymph
((c))
Larva
((d))
Microbes

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Answer: ((a))

Cygnet

If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘-’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘-’ and ‘÷’ means ‘×’, what will be the value of the following expression?

[{( 14 × 6 ) - ( 4 ÷ 3 )} + ( 6 - 4 )] ÷ 3

((a))
3
((b))
6
((c))
1
((d))
9

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Answer: ((a))

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13- Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(7, 91, 98)

(4, 52, 56)

((a))
(12, 156, 168)
((b))
(3, 36, 42)
((c))
(8, 80, 96)
((d))
(5, 25, 60)

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Answer: ((a))

(12, 156, 168)

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

If '+' means '×', '×' means '–', '–' means '÷' and '÷' means '+', then what will come in place of the (?) in the following equation?

250 – 10 + 10 × 5 ÷ 2 = ?

((a))
247
((b))
167
((c))
320
((d))
234

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Answer: ((a))

247

Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.

Electrical Appliance, Refrigerator, Freezer

((a))
((b))
((c))
((d))

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Answer: ((a))

General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 questions)

Identify the position of stomata in plants.

((a))
Tip of stem
((b))
Inside the roots
((c))
Inside the flower
((d))
Surface of leaves

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Answer: ((a))

Tip of stem

In November 2020, ___________ has set a record of becoming the world’s fastest piano player ever.

((a))
Lydian Nadhaswaram
((b))
Anisrinivasan
((c))
Gauri Mishra
((d))
Shikha Chaurasia

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Answer: ((a))

Lydian Nadhaswaram

Who is the first Indian to participate in a Super Heavyweight Boxing event in the 2020 Olympic Games?

((a))
Satish Kumar
((b))
Manish Harshit
((c))
Sakshi Chaudhary
((d))
Amit Panghal

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Answer: ((a))

Satish Kumar

Who among the following Indian authors has written the autobiography titled ‘My Story’?

((a))
Arundhati Roy
((b))
Shobha Dey
((c))
Kiran Desai
((d))
Kamala Das

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Answer: ((a))

Arundhati Roy

Continental Shelf which is the shallowest part of the ocean has an average gradient of:

((a))
8° or even less
((b))
1° or even less
((c))
5° or even less
((d))
2° or even less

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Answer: ((a))

8° or even less

How many Members of Parliament were elected from Punjab to the 17^th Lok Sabha?

((a))
14
((b))
15
((c))
13
((d))
17

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Answer: ((a))

Methyl ethyl ketone is also known as:

((a))
2-butanone
((b))
propanone
((c))
methyl pentanone
((d))
2-butanol

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Answer: ((a))

2-butanone

Which of the following does NOT belong to the family of organic compounds?

((a))
Ammonia
((b))
Nonane
((c))
Furan
((d))
Decane

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Answer: ((a))

Ammonia

The structure that produces and holds sperm cells in bryophytes (non-vascular plants) and ferns is called:

((a))
megasporangia
((b))
archegonium
((c))
antheridium
((d))
protonema

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Answer: ((a))

megasporangia

The deliberations of the representatives at the Third Round Table Conference was held during the later months of which year?

((a))
1932
((b))
1929
((c))
1930
((d))
1931

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Answer: ((a))

1932

Who was the first chairman of Finance Commission of India?

((a))
Ashok Kumar Chanda
((b))
KC Neogy
((c))
K Santhanam
((d))
PV Rajamannar

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Answer: ((a))

Ashok Kumar Chanda

Which of the following algae is also called kelp and found in the deep sea?

((a))
Chlamydomona
((b))
Fucus
((c))
Laminaria
((d))
Nostoc

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Answer: ((a))

Chlamydomona

Who among the following has given extraordinary powers during an emergency?

((a))
Prime Minister
((b))
The Chief Justice
((c))
The President
((d))
The Governor

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Answer: ((a))

Prime Minister

Bhutia dance is performed in which of the following states?

((a))
West Bengal
((b))
Odisha
((c))
Sikkim
((d))
Nagaland

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Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

Which of the following is considered as a good indicator of economic growth?

((a))
Steady increase in loan
((b))
Steady increase in international trade
((c))
Steady increase in population
((d))
Steady increase in the GDP

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Answer: ((a))

Steady increase in loan

Dr.Teejan Bai, a Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee is globally recognised for her contribution to which of the following art forms?

((a))
Gendi
((b))
Pandavani
((c))
Raut Nacha
((d))
Jhirliti

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Answer: ((a))

Gendi

Who among the following founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai that is an important centre for the study and performance of fine arts?

((a))
Rukmini Devi Arundale
((b))
Yamini Krishnamurthy
((c))
Mrinalini Sarabhai
((d))
Alarmel Valli

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Answer: ((a))

Rukmini Devi Arundale

With which neighbouring country did India sign the Farakka Treaty in 1996 for sharing of the Ganga Waters and on augmenting its flows?

((a))
Bhutan
((b))
Bangladesh
((c))
Nepal
((d))
Afghanistan

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Answer: ((a))

Bhutan

What is the full form of PPLO with respect to bacteria?

((a))
Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organism
((b))
Pleuro Platelet Like Organisms
((c))
Platelet Prone Like Organisms
((d))
Pneumonia Platelet Like Organisms

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Answer: ((a))

Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organism

Atal Tunnel connects which two places?

((a))
Manali and Lahaul-Spiti valley
((b))
Shimla and Nainital
((c))
Shimla and Mansoori
((d))
Manali and Nainital

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Answer: ((a))

Manali and Lahaul-Spiti valley

Identify whether the given statements about p-block elements are correct or incorrect.

Statement A: In p-block elements, the last electron enters the outermost p orbital.

Statement B: The non-metals and metalloids exist only in the p-block of the periodic table.

((a))
Both Statements A and B are correct
((b))
Only Statement A is correct
((c))
Both Statements A and B are incorrect
((d))
Only Statement B is correct

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Answer: ((a))

Both Statements A and B are correct

In India all loans that are below __________ are considered as micro loans.

((a))
one lakh rupees
((b))
two lakh rupees
((c))
four lakh rupees
((d))
three lakh rupees

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Answer: ((a))

one lakh rupees

Which is the most widely accepted model to explain the formation and evaluation of the solar system?

((a))
Nebular hypothesis
((b))
Gas hypothesis
((c))
Solar hypothesis
((d))
Cloud hypothesis

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Answer: ((a))

Nebular hypothesis

Which of the following is NOT an Equestrian discipline?

((a))
Dressage
((b))
Sprint
((c))
Show jumping
((d))
Vaulting

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Answer: ((a))

Dressage

Which German chemist was the first to show a graphical representation of the periodicity of an atomic volume plotted against atomic weight?

((a))
Lothar Meyer
((b))
John Newlands
((c))
William Ramsay
((d))
Glenn T Seaborg

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Answer: ((a))

Lothar Meyer

Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem about the life of the 12th century Indian king, Prithviraj Chauhan, was written by:

((a))
Banabhatta
((b))
Ashvaghosa
((c))
Bharavi
((d))
Chand Bardai

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Answer: ((a))

Banabhatta

According to the Global Hunger Index 2022, which neighbouring country is only behind India with a rank of 109 out of 121 countries?

((a))
Bangladesh
((b))
Afghanistan
((c))
Nepal
((d))
Pakistan

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Answer: ((a))

Bangladesh

Vallabhbhai Patel and ________ helped Gandhi in Kheda by organising his tour of the villages and urging the peasants to stand firm against the government.

((a))
Jamunalal Bajaj
((b))
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
((c))
Motilal Nehru
((d))
Indulal Yajnik

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Answer: ((a))

Jamunalal Bajaj

In a volleyball game, each team comprise of how many players?

((a))
5
((b))
6
((c))
8
((d))
7

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Answer: ((a))

Tansen, the famous musician, often sang in the court of which ruler?

((a))
Sher Shah Suri
((b))
Akbar
((c))
Feroz Shah Tughlaq
((d))
Allaudin Khilji

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Answer: ((a))

Sher Shah Suri

The First Commonwealth Games were organised in which of the following years?

((a))
1920
((b))
1930
((c))
1922
((d))
1926

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Answer: ((a))

1920

Which of the following was established by Jyotirao Govindrao Phule in 1873 to fight against idolatry and caste system?

((a))
Shree Narayan Guru Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Movement
((b))
Satyashodhak Samaj
((c))
Young Bengal Movement
((d))
Arya Samaj

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Answer: ((a))

Shree Narayan Guru Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Movement

At normal temperature and atmospheric pressure, ______ has a density of 1.87 kg/m³ , which is 1.5 times heavier than air and exists as a liquid below the critical temperature of 31°C.

((a))
carbon dioxide
((b))
nitrogen
((c))
hydrogen
((d))
lithium

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Answer: ((a))

carbon dioxide

Moatsu festival of Nagaland is celebrated by which of the following tribes?

((a))
Bhil tribe
((b))
Ao tribe
((c))
Munda tribe
((d))
Bodo tribe

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Answer: ((a))

Bhil tribe

Which of the following statement is correct regarding climate of Indian subcontinent?

A. The climate of North India remains similar throughout the year

B. The Himalayas protect the subcontinent from extremely cold winds from central Asia.

((a))
Only Statement B is correct
((b))
Both Statements A and B incorrect
((c))
Only Statement A is correct
((d))
Both Statements A and B correct

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Answer: ((a))

Only Statement B is correct

What is Kalbaisakhi?

((a))
Pre monsoon showers and thunderstorms
((b))
Cold waves and rains
((c))
Snowfall and hail
((d))
Heatwaves and loo

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Answer: ((a))

Pre monsoon showers and thunderstorms

Dhruvasena II is related to which of the following ruling dynasties?

((a))
Vakataka
((b))
Pushyabhuti
((c))
Maitraka
((d))
Maukhari

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Answer: ((a))

Vakataka

Shore temple of Mamallapuram was built by:

((a))
Pallavas
((b))
Chalukayas
((c))
Nagas
((d))
Cholas

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Answer: ((a))

Pallavas

In how many phases did the Indian Economy experience the success of the Green Revolution?

((a))
Two
((b))
Three
((c))
Five
((d))
Four

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Answer: ((a))

Two

In India, which of the following regulatory mechanisms was NOT in existence to enforce regulation of the industrial sector?

((a))
Industrial licensing under which every entrepreneur had to get permission from government officials to start a firm, close a firm or decide the amount of goods that could be produced.
((b))
Controls on price fixation and distribution of selected industrial products.
((c))
Private sector was allowed in all industries.
((d))
Some goods could be produced only in small-scale industries.

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Answer: ((a))

Industrial licensing under which every entrepreneur had to get permission from government officials to start a firm, close a firm or decide the amount of goods that could be produced.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution?

((a))
They are made to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
((b))
They are made to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
((c))
They are made to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
((d))
They are made justiciable in nature.

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Answer: ((a))

They are made to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.

The Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Pratibha Samman 2021 was presented to Arushi Mudgal for _________ dance.

((a))
Mohiniyattam
((b))
Odissi
((c))
Kuchipudi
((d))
Kathak

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Answer: ((a))

Mohiniyattam

How many controls are there globally that influence the climate of a particular zone?

((a))
8
((b))
6
((c))
3
((d))
5

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Answer: ((a))

Which of the following books is an autobiography of the former American president Bill Clinton?

((a))
Becoming
((b))
My Life
((c))
Long Walk to Freedom
((d))
My Country My Life

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Answer: ((a))

Becoming

Which ruler of the Chahamana dynasty made Ajmer his capital?

((a))
Ajayaraja
((b))
Prithviraj
((c))
Arnoraj
((d))
Prithviraj III

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Answer: ((a))

Ajayaraja

For Kharif crops, the temperature required for farming is above 25 degrees Celsius with high humidity and annual rainfall above ________ cm.

((a))
16
((b))
100
((c))
35
((d))
50

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Answer: ((a))

Priorities of the government in the fiscal area and its related policies and deviations are mentioned in which part of the budget document?

((a))
Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
((b))
Appropriation Bill
((c))
Macroeconomic Framework Statement
((d))
Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement

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Answer: ((a))

Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement

Under which of the following Acts was the National Commission for Women established?

((a))
The National Commission for Women Act, 1989
((b))
The National Commission for Women Act, 1987
((c))
The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
((d))
The National Commission for Women Act, 1988

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Answer: ((a))

The National Commission for Women Act, 1989

Sao Joao festival is celebrated primarily by the Catholic Christians in which of the following Indian states?

((a))
Assam
((b))
Goa
((c))
Manipur
((d))
Nagaland

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Answer: ((a))

Assam

100

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with fundamental rights?

((a))
Part III
((b))
Part II
((c))
Part V
((d))
Part IV

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Answer: ((a))

Part III

Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions)

101

Study the given data and answer the question that follows.

The data shows the number of candidates (in thousand) appearing for Civil Service (CS) and Engineering Service (ES) Examinations in the years 2020, 2021, 2022 in USA.

Year	Civil Service	Engineering Service
Total No. of Candidates Appeared	Graduates out of the total candidates appeared (in %)	Total No. of candidates Appeared	Graduates out of the total candidates appeared (in %)
2020	75	60	89	57
2021	110	64	118	65
2022	120	80	135	78

What is total number of graduates who appeared for both CS and ES together in the year 2022?

((a))
2,01,000
((b))
2,01,100
((c))
2,01,300
((d))
2,01,200

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Answer: ((a))

2,01,000

102

If tan A = $\frac{4}{3}$ , 0 $\leq$ A $\leq$ 90°, then find the value of sin A.

((a))
$\frac{3}{5}$
((b))
1
((c))
$\frac{3}{4}$
((d))
$\frac{4}{5}$

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Answer: ((a))

$\frac{3}{5}$

103

The given pie-chart shows the distribution of the marks scored by Ram in five different subjects (in percentage).

What is the ratio of the central angle of Maths to the central angle of Science?

((a))
5 ∶ 2
((b))
2 ∶ 3
((c))
4 ∶ 3
((d))
3 ∶ 5

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Answer: ((a))

5 ∶ 2

104

The areas of the two triangles are in the ratio 4 ∶ 3 and their heights are in the ratio 6 ∶ 5. Find the ratio of their bases.

((a))
5 ∶ 6
((b))
10 ∶ 9
((c))
6 ∶ 5
((d))
9 ∶ 10

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Answer: ((a))

5 ∶ 6

105

The product of two numbers is 726 and their HCF is 11, then their LCM is:

((a))
58
((b))
68
((c))
66
((d))
76

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Answer: ((a))

106

The following table represents the population of four different areas and the percentage of males, females, and children among them.

Area	Population	Males	Females	Children
P	10,000	40%	40%	20%
Q	20,000	30%	40%	30%
R	16,000	50%	30%	20%
S	18,000	45%	35%	20%

What is the total number of children in areas P and Q together?

((a))
7000
((b))
9000
((c))
6000
((d))
8000

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Answer: ((a))

7000

107

The following data gives a year-wise outlay (in lakhs of rupees) in a certain 4-year plan (2018-2022) of a state.

Year	Health	Housing	Transport	Education
2018-2019	6200	6500	7100	8000
2019-2020	7000	6600	7200	8100
2020-2021	7300	6800	7400	8200
2021-2022	7400	7000	7500	8400

What was the percentage increase during 2020-2021 over 2018-2019 in Education outlay?

((a))
2.8%
((b))
3.2%
((c))
2.0%
((d))
2.5%

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Answer: ((a))

2.8%

108

Jonathan had borrowed a sum of money 3 years ago at 10% interest per annum compounded annually for a 5-year period, with the amount to be paid at the end of the period being Rs. 1,61,051. However, there is no pre-payment penalty and Jonathan has received some bonus payment now, with which he has decided to clear his debt. How much does Jonathan have to pay now to clear his debt?

((a))
Rs. 1,33,000
((b))
Rs. 1,32,900
((c))
Rs. 1,33,100
((d))
Rs. 1,33,200

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1,33,000

109

Study the given graph carefully and answer the question that follows.

In which year was there maximum percentage increase in the export of apples to that of the previous years?

((a))
2003
((b))
2005
((c))
2006
((d))
2008

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Answer: ((a))

2003

110

Let the speed of the boat in still water be 17 km/h and let the speed of the stream be 5 km/h. What is the time taken by the boat to go 110 km downstream?

((a))
4.5 hours
((b))
6 hours
((c))
5.5 hours
((d))
5 hours

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Answer: ((a))

4.5 hours

111

PQR is an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle. S is any point on the arc QR. Measure of $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠PSQ IS:

((a))
20°
((b))
15°
((c))
30°
((d))
60°

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Answer: ((a))

20°

112

Study the given bar-graph and answer the question that follows.

The bar-graph shows the higher secondary students of a school for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010.

The percentage of students who passed in the second division in the year 2010 was:

((a))
25%
((b))
28%
((c))
30%
((d))
32%

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Answer: ((a))

25%

113

The first shirt is sold at twice the selling price of the second shirt. The first shirt is sold at 8% profit and the second shirt is sold at a 3% loss. What is the overall percentage profit on the shirts (Rounded off to two decimal place)?

((a))
4.86%
((b))
4.07%
((c))
4.60%
((d))
3.86%

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Answer: ((a))

4.86%

114

Two numbers are in the ratio 5 ∶ 3 and the difference between these two numbers is 34. Find the smaller of the two numbers.

((a))
51
((b))
85
((c))
68
((d))
34

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Answer: ((a))

115

P, Q and R, when working individually, can complete a job in, respectively, 36 days, 48 days and 144 days. P, Q and R start working together. P leaves the job 12 days before completion and Q leaves the job 8 days before completion. R works from the beginning till the end of the job. Determine the total number of days taken to complete the job.

((a))
24
((b))
27
((c))
30
((d))
25

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Answer: ((a))

116

Evaluate $\frac{0.04}{0.05}$ of $\frac{\left(3 \frac{1}{3}-2 \frac{1}{2}\right) \div \frac{1}{2} \text { of } 1 \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{5} \text { of } \frac{1}{9}}$

((a))
0.3
((b))
5
((c))
3
((d))
0.03

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Answer: ((a))

0.3

117

A man spends 72% of his salary and saves Rs. 5,740 per month. What is 10% of his annual salary (in Rs.)?

((a))
Rs. 21600
((b))
Rs. 24600
((c))
Rs. 20500
((d))
Rs. 28400

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 21600

118

If 42, 36 and 35 are the first three terms of a proportion, then the fourth term is:

((a))
27
((b))
28
((c))
30
((d))
32

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Answer: ((a))

119

The population of a city is 3,52,314. It increases annually at the rate of 15% per annum. What was its population 2 years ago?

((a))
3,02,400
((b))
3,06,360
((c))
2,66,400
((d))
2,56,400

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Answer: ((a))

3,02,400

120

If 3 goats or 5 sheep can graze a field in 54 days, then in how many days can 6 goats and 8 sheep graze the same field?

((a))
15
((b))
12
((c))
10
((d))
8

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Answer: ((a))

121

Darjeeling gets tourists from two countries A and B. Percentage wise distribution of the influx of tourists is given below for the first six months of the year.

Total number of tourists = 60000
Month	Ratio (A ∶ B)
Jan	5 ∶ 7
Feb	6 ∶ 7
Mar	3 ∶ 2
April	8 ∶ 7
May	4 ∶ 5
June	3 ∶ 4

Find the ratio of tourists from country A coming in during March and April.

((a))
4 ∶ 7
((b))
3 ∶ 7
((c))
7 ∶ 10
((d))
9 ∶ 10

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Answer: ((a))

4 ∶ 7

122

Rajesh invested Rs. 10,000 by dividing it into two different investment schemes, A and B, at simple interest rates of 8% and 10%, respectively. If the total interest earned in 2 years is Rs. 1,680, the amount invested in scheme A is:

((a))
Rs. 8,000
((b))
Rs. 2,000
((c))
Rs. 6,000
((d))
Rs. 4,000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 8,000

123

Two circles of radius 13 cm and 15 cm intersect each other at points A and B. If the length of the common chord is 12 cm, then what is the distance between their centres?

((a))
$\sqrt{145}+\sqrt{184}$
((b))
$\sqrt{131}+\sqrt{181}$
((c))
$\sqrt{145}+\sqrt{169}$
((d))
$\sqrt{133}+\sqrt{189}$

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Answer: ((a))

$\sqrt{145}+\sqrt{184}$

124

The HCF and the LCM of two numbers are 5 and 175, respectively. If the ratio of the two numbers is 5 ∶ 7, the larger of the two numbers is _______.

((a))
35
((b))
25
((c))
45
((d))
75

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Answer: ((a))

125

The radii of the ends of a frustum of a solid right-circular cone 45 cm high are 28 cm and 7 cm. If this frustum is melted and reconstructed into a solid right circular cylinder whose radius of base and height are in the ratio 3 ∶ 5, find the curved surface area (in cm²) of this cylinder. [Usе π = $\frac{22}{7}$ ]

((a))
4580
((b))
4610
((c))
4640
((d))
4620

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Answer: ((a))

4580

126

If cos θ - sin θ = √2 sin θ, then (cos θ + sin θ) is:

((a))
- √2 cos θ
((b))
√2 cos θ
((c))
√2 tan θ
((d))
- √2 sin θ

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Answer: ((a))

- √2 cos θ

127

What is the area of a triangle whose sides are of lengths 12 cm, 13 cm and 5 cm?

((a))
30 cm2
((b))
15 cm2
((c))
40 cm2
((d))
70 cm2

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Answer: ((a))

30 cm2

128

A number is first increased by 10% and then increased by 20%. The number, so obtained, is now decreased by 12%. What is the net increase or decrease per cent in the original number?

((a))
16.16% increase
((b))
14.14% decrease
((c))
11.11% decrease
((d))
12.12% increase

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Answer: ((a))

16.16% increase

129

If sin θ + cosec θ = 2,then the value of sin⁵θ + cosec⁵θ is: ( 0°≤ θ ≤ 90°)

((a))
10
((b))
2
((c))
4
((d))
5

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Answer: ((a))

130

What is the central angle corresponding to the expenditure spent on Education in the given figure?

((a))
55.8°
((b))
55.2°
((c))
52°
((d))
42°

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Answer: ((a))

55.8°

131

An item with a marked price of Rs. 3,800 was sold for Rs. 3,496, after a discount of y% was offered. What was the value of y?

((a))
7.5%
((b))
8.5%
((c))
8%
((d))
7%

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Answer: ((a))

7.5%

132

If $\frac{x}{y}+\frac{y}{x}=1$ and $x+y=2$ , then the value of $x^3+y^3$ is:

((a))
1
((b))
3
((c))
0
((d))
2

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Answer: ((a))

133

A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20 days, 30 days and 60 days respectively. If A works daily and on every third day B and C also work with A, then in how many days, will the work be completed?

((a))
21
((b))
18
((c))
12
((d))
15

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Answer: ((a))

134

If a + b = 10 and ab = 6, then the value of a³ + b³is:

((a))
800
((b))
820
((c))
860
((d))
840

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Answer: ((a))

800

135

A person crosses a 900-metre long street in 6 minutes. The speed of the person, in km/h, is:

((a))
10
((b))
9
((c))
5
((d))
8

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Answer: ((a))

136

Two numbers are in the ratio 3 ∶ 4. The product of their HCF and LCM is 2700. The sum of the numbers is:

((a))
60
((b))
105
((c))
15
((d))
45

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Answer: ((a))

137

A dishonest dealer announces selling his articles with 22% loss, but uses 35% lighter weights. What is the percentage of his profit or loss?

((a))
20% loss
((b))
13% profit
((c))
13% loss
((d))
20% profit

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Answer: ((a))

20% loss

138

The radii of two cylinders are in the ratio of 4 ∶ 5 and their heights are in the ratio of 5 ∶ 2. The ratio of their volume is:

((a))
9 ∶ 4
((b))
2 ∶ 1
((c))
9 ∶ 7
((d))
8 ∶ 5

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Answer: ((a))

9 ∶ 4

139

Find the value of (tan² θ + tan⁴ θ).

((a))
$\operatorname{Cot}^2 \theta-\tan ^2 \theta$
((b))
$\operatorname{Sec}^4 \theta-\operatorname{Sec}^2 \theta$
((c))
$\operatorname{Sec}^2 \theta-\operatorname{Sec}^4 \theta$
((d))
$\operatorname{Sec}^4 \theta+\operatorname{Sec}^2 \theta$

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Answer: ((a))

$\operatorname{Cot}^2 \theta-\tan ^2 \theta$

140

If the price of the item is increased by 70% and then allows a scheme discount of 5% and 20% on this marked price. If price is paid in cash and an additional discount of 20% is allowed, then what is his gain percentage?

((a))
2.25%
((b))
4.36%
((c))
3.25%
((d))
3.36%

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Answer: ((a))

2.25%

141

The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5 ∶ 12 ∶ 13 and its perimeter is 90 cm. Find its area (in cm²).

((a))
150
((b))
270
((c))
30
((d))
60

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Answer: ((a))

150

142

The largest number of four digits that is exactly divisible by 17 and 36 is:

((a))
7956
((b))
9180
((c))
9792
((d))
8568

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Answer: ((a))

7956

143

If a truck moves at a constant speed of 30 km/h for 1 kilometre and 45 km/h for the next 1 kilometre. What is the average speed of the truck?

((a))
32 km/h
((b))
36 km/h
((c))
38 km/h
((d))
34 km/h

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Answer: ((a))

32 km/h

144

The value of 11 × 11 + 11 ÷ 11 - 11 × 11 + 11 + 11 × 11 - 11 - 11 × 11 is:

((a))
1
((b))
11
((c))
121
((d))
0

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Answer: ((a))

145

A tourist van travels the distance of 35 km from Dehradun to Mussoorie at an average speed of 36 km/h and returns at 60 km/h. What is the approximate average speed (in km/h) of the tourist van for the entire journey?

((a))
48
((b))
42
((c))
45
((d))
50

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Answer: ((a))

146

Find the LCM of 15, 24, 35 and 54.

((a))
5670
((b))
7560
((c))
7650
((d))
6570

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Answer: ((a))

5670

147

A man runs for 40 km. The time taken by him in the first 10 km is twice the time taken by him in the second 10 km. The time taken in the third 10 km is half of the time taken in the fourth 10 km, and the time taken in the fourth 10 km is equal to the time taken in the first 10 km. If his speed in the first 10 km is 40 km/h, then what is the average speed for 40 km?

((a))
50 Km/h
((b))
$\frac{70}{3}$ Km/h
((c))
$\frac{160}{3}$ Km/h
((d))
40 Km/h

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Answer: ((a))

50 Km/h

148

If the height of a cone is 7 cm and the diameter of the circular base is 12 cm, then its volume is (nearest to integer):

((a))
254 cm3
((b))
284 cm3
((c))
264 cm3
((d))
274 cm3

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Answer: ((a))

254 cm3

149

Study the given data and answer the question that follows.

The tables shows the number of candidates (in lakh) appearing in an entrance exam from four different cities and the ratio of candidates passing and failing in the same.

City	A	B	C	Ꭰ
Number of candidates	2.15	1.14	1.56	2.35

Ratio of candidates passing and failing within the city.

City	Passing	Failing
A	4	2
B	5	3
C	6	4
D	4	6

What is the number of failed candidates (in lakh) in city D?

((a))
1.70
((b))
1.25
((c))
1.85
((d))
1.41

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Answer: ((a))

1.70

150

If the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 29 cm and the sum of the other two sides is 41 cm, then the difference between the other two sides is:

((a))
5 cm
((b))
1 cm
((c))
2 cm
((d))
10 cm

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Answer: ((a))

5 cm

English Comprehension (50 questions)

151

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

The dancers swayed dainty on the stage last night.

((a))
last night
((b))
on the stage
((c))
The dancers
((d))
swayed dainty

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Answer: ((a))

last night

152

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Damp

((a))
Misty
((b))
Arid
((c))
Tropical
((d))
Soaked

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Answer: ((a))

Misty

153

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘moving’ in the given sentence and choose the correct option.

The old grandfather clock chimed loudly, marking the passage of time with its steady tick-tock.

((a))
Steady
((b))
Marking
((c))
Chimed
((d))
Passage

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Answer: ((a))

Steady

154

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Catastrophic

((a))
Calamity
((b))
Fortuitous
((c))
Fiasco
((d))
Sabotage

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Answer: ((a))

Calamity

155

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the highlighted word.

The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.

((a))
attentive
((b))
reluctant
((c))
amplify
((d))
bored

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Answer: ((a))

attentive

156

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

They will not attend / the event / as they’re going / away at end of April.

((a))
away at end of April.
((b))
as they’re going
((c))
the event
((d))
They will not attend

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Answer: ((a))

away at end of April.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The Amazon rainforest is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that (1)_________ across several South American countries, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Covering an (2)________ area of 5.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth. The Amazon jungle is (3)_________ for its remarkable biodiversity, harbouring an astonishing array of plant and animal species that are still being discovered and studied. The dense vegetation of the jungle creates a (4)________ and complex ecosystem, supporting countless species and providing crucial ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and climate regulation. It is also home to (5)__________ communities that have thrived within its rich confines for centuries, preserving their traditions and deep connection to the land.

157

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

((a))
reaches
((b))
lengths
((c))
amounts
((d))
spans

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Answer: ((a))

reaches

158

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

((a))
vigour
((b))
spirited
((c))
vibrant
((d))
lavish

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Answer: ((a))

vigour

159

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

((a))
gauged
((b))
rated
((c))
estimated
((d))
evaluated

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Answer: ((a))

gauged

160

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

((a))
great
((b))
acclaimed
((c))
renowned
((d))
pre-eminent

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Answer: ((a))

great

161

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

((a))
late
((b))
ancient
((c))
indigenous
((d))
organic

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Answer: ((a))

late

162

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

Her paintings are way better then her sketches.

((a))
off
((b))
than
((c))
more
((d))
No substitution required

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Answer: ((a))

off

163

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a spelling error.

He wrote his dairy / in code / so that nobody / could understand it.

((a))
so that nobody
((b))
could understand it
((c))
in code
((d))
He wrote his dairy

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Answer: ((a))

so that nobody

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

We started our research into organisational and personal excellence by studying a slightly different topic. We figured that if we could learn why certain people were more effective than others, then we could learn exactly what they did, clone it and pass it on to others. We asked people to identify who they thought were their most effective colleagues. In fact, over the past twenty-five years, we have asked over twenty thousand people to identify the individuals in their organisations who could really get things done. We wanted to find those who were not just influential but who were far more influential than the rest.

164

Select the statement that most appropriately sums up the passage given.

((a))
Some people cannot be identified due to their most effective ways in 25 years.
((b))
Research grants in an organisation should be increased for personal excellence.
((c))
It takes 25 years of research to make people more effective and influential.
((d))
Some people are more effective and more influential than others to get things done.

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Answer: ((a))

Some people cannot be identified due to their most effective ways in 25 years.

165

Select the most appropriate title to the given passage.

((a))
Research Grants in Organisations
((b))
Learn, Clone and Pass
((c))
Most Effective Colleagues
((d))
Different Topics

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Answer: ((a))

Research Grants in Organisations

166

Select the most suitable structure for the above passage.

((a))
Chronological
((b))
Cause and Effect
((c))
Pragmatic
((d))
Compare and contrast

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Answer: ((a))

Chronological

167

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Effective

((a))
Deniable
((b))
Harmonious
((c))
Fruitless
((d))
Courteous

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Answer: ((a))

Deniable

168

Which real life situation can be the most appropriate to be inferred from the passage?

((a))
Inflation has direct influence on the morals and ethics of an individual.
((b))
If we do something wrong to decent people, the same comes to haunt us even after many years.
((c))
People nowadays do not have patience and want quick success and does not matter what path they choose to obtain their targets.
((d))
Jassie is an efficient employee whose work ethics can be a case study to learn more about organisational and personal excellence.

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Answer: ((a))

Inflation has direct influence on the morals and ethics of an individual.

169

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

The use of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides began after the Green Revolution.

((a))
A practice of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
((b))
The custom of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
((c))
Consumption of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides
((d))
The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides

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Answer: ((a))

A practice of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides

170

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.

A person engaged in or trained for spaceflight.

((a))
Astute
((b))
Astronomer
((c))
Astronaut
((d))
Atrocious

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Answer: ((a))

Astute

171

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

Ms. Scarlet was indifferent to pain and pleasure, she never complained.

((a))
Hypocrite
((b))
Stoic
((c))
Versatile
((d))
Amateur

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Answer: ((a))

Hypocrite

172

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

How did you become interested in learning the art of producing beautiful handwriting?

((a))
Lexicography
((b))
Demography
((c))
Calligraphy
((d))
Graphology

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Answer: ((a))

Lexicography

173

Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence.

The pandemic deeply affected small business owners, as they have no means of livelihood left.

((a))
Pauper
((b))
Worker
((c))
Unemployed
((d))
Mason

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Answer: ((a))

Pauper

174

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.

A notice of the death of a person, often with a biographical sketch, as in a newspaper.

((a))
Obituary
((b))
Oblivion
((c))
Elegy
((d))
Advertisement

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Answer: ((a))

Obituary

175

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Fear of water

((a))
Hydrophobia
((b))
Bibliophobia
((c))
Microphobia
((d))
Botanophobia

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Answer: ((a))

Hydrophobia

176

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Working or operating quickly and effectively in an organised way

((a))
Efficient
((b))
Extensive
((c))
Excellent
((d))
Effusive

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Answer: ((a))

Efficient

177

Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank.

Arunima _______________ a lot during her vacation time.

((a))
gets on
((b))
gets after
((c))
gets about
((d))
gets along

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Answer: ((a))

gets on

178

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

((a))
Interrogate
((b))
Alienate
((c))
Deserve
((d))
Assasinate

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Answer: ((a))

Interrogate

179

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the underlined words in the following sentence.

This was a blatent disregard to the advisory by the host against it and in violation of norms of the meeting.

((a))
advisory
((b))
blatent
((c))
disregard
((d))
violation

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Answer: ((a))

advisory

180

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

((a))
Adjacent
((b))
Accomplish
((c))
Agregate
((d))
Allure

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Answer: ((a))

Adjacent

181

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

((a))
Serene
((b))
Triumph
((c))
Comparsion
((d))
Unveil

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Answer: ((a))

Serene

182

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

An arm and a leg

((a))
To ask for too much
((b))
A large amount of money
((c))
Everything is ready
((d))
To be lost and bewildered

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Answer: ((a))

To ask for too much

183

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Left out in the cold

((a))
To serve stale and cold food
((b))
To leave in hurry
((c))
To bear extreme weather condition
((d))
To be ignored

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Answer: ((a))

To serve stale and cold food

184

Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Both Nitin and Uday are of the same interests.

((a))
under the weather
((b))
birds of the same feather
((c))
blowing smoke without fire
((d))
different kettles of fish

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Answer: ((a))

under the weather

185

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

More people in Turkey are on the breadline now than thirty years ago.

((a))
Be very poor
((b))
Are well educated
((c))
Be very expensive
((d))
Earn a lot of money

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Answer: ((a))

Be very poor

186

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Students often burn the midnight oil to qualify for competitive examinations.

((a))
put the things on fire at night
((b))
want to be at a place full of light
((c))
work until late at night
((d))
sleep well

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Answer: ((a))

put the things on fire at night

187

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

The best of both worlds

((a))
Good things come after bad things
((b))
An ideal situation
((c))
Better to show than tell
((d))
Make people comfortable

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Answer: ((a))

Good things come after bad things

188

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A leopard can't change his spots

((a))
Someone who is cherished above all others
((b))
A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words
((c))
Something good that isn't recognised at first
((d))
You cannot change who you are

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Answer: ((a))

Someone who is cherished above all others

189

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

I hate to get off on the wrong foot.

((a))
To start something with positive factors
((b))
To start something with neutral factors
((c))
To start a relationship or activity badly
((d))
To start something with an injury on the wrong foot

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Answer: ((a))

To start something with positive factors

190

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bend over backwards

((a))
Working hard to try to impress
((b))
Working slowly and lazily
((c))
Going backward
((d))
Using wrongful means

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Answer: ((a))

Working hard to try to impress

191

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

We dodged a bullet when we didn’t fall for the agents’ words.

((a))
To give something a try
((b))
To narrowly avoid a situation
((c))
To be out of your comfort zone
((d))
To start performing better

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Answer: ((a))

To give something a try

192

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Abandon

((a))
Perish
((b))
Desert
((c))
Prolong
((d))
Retain

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Answer: ((a))

Perish

193

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Justifiable

((a))
Indefensible
((b))
Neutral
((c))
Maintainable
((d))
Reasonable

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Answer: ((a))

Indefensible

194

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Dreadful

((a))
Feeble
((b))
Terrible
((c))
Auspicious
((d))
Propitious

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Answer: ((a))

Feeble

195

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Site

((a))
Lap
((b))
Location
((c))
Globe
((d))
Pull

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Answer: ((a))

Lap

196

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Haphazard

((a))
Random
((b))
Sociable
((c))
Aggressive
((d))
Confident

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Answer: ((a))

Random

197

You are preparing a speech for the upcoming function. Select a synonym for the highlighted word to make it better.

Despite the advancement in technology many rural areas in developing countries still lack access to basic necessities.

((a))
Desist
((b))
Disguise
((c))
Avenue
((d))
Apathy

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Answer: ((a))

Desist

198

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

She will have participate / in the dance competition / by the time her father / returns from the tour.

((a))
in the dance competition
((b))
She will have participate
((c))
by the time her father
((d))
returns from the tour

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Answer: ((a))

in the dance competition

199

Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the following sentence meaningfully.

Lots of kids (was visualised) crossing the road when the bus arrived.

((a))
were seen
((b))
have been seen
((c))
are seen
((d))
was seen

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Answer: ((a))

were seen

200

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

We feed the horse oats for a week because it had eaten all the hay.

((a))
No error
((b))
it had eaten all the hay
((c))
We feed the horse oats
((d))
for a week because

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Answer: ((a))

No error

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